.. .

I-.

_; (.

\~1 'f.ll

,j.J
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.

1. 'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has

been launched for
{a)

providing housing' loan to poor

people at cheaper interest rates

{b)

promoting
women's
Self-Help
Groups in backward areas

{c)

promoting financial inclusion in the

country

{d)

providing financial help to

marginalized communities

2.

the

It has increased the share of States

in the central divisible pool from
32 percent to 42 percent.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
1 only

(b)

2 only

{c)

Both 1 and 2

{d)

Neither 1 nor 2

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 an,d 2

{d)

Neither 1 nor 2

{a)

Sea surface temperatures are low

{b)

Inter-Tropical Convergence
seldom occurs

{c)

Coriolis force is too weak

(d)

Absence of land in those regions

(a)

Assam and RaJasthan

(b)

Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan

(c)

Assam and Gujarat

{d)

Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat

7. Consider the
following
statements
regarding the Directive Principles of
State Policy :

3. The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in

the news, is related to the affairs of

1.

The Principles spell out the socioeconomic

democracy
in
the
country.

2.

The provisions contained in these

Principles are not enforceable by
any court.

{a) ASEAN
(b)

BRlCS

(c)

OECD

{d)

WTO

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?

4. A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a

country
indicates
which of the
following?

1.

Slowing economic growth rate

2.

Less equitable
national income

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distribution

Zone

6. Which one of the following pairs of States

of India indicates the easternmost and
westernmost State?

It has made recommendations

concerning sector-specific grants.

{a)

1 only

5. In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern

Pacific regions in tropical latitudes,
cyclone does not originate. What is the
reason?

2. With reference to the Fourteenth Finance

Commission, which of the following
statements is/are correct?

1.

{a)

of

(a)

I only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

8. In the 1ndex of Eight Core Industries',

which one of the following is given the
highest weight?
(a)

Coal production

{b)

Electricity generation

(c)

Fertilizer production

(d)

Steel production

11. What can be the impact of excessive/

inappropriate
use
of
nitrogenous
fertilizers in agriculture?

9. Which of the following National Parks is

unique in being a swamp with floating
vegetation
that supports a
rich
biodiversity?
(a)

Bhitarkanika National Park

(b)

Keibul Lamjao National Park

(c)

Keoladeo Ghana National Park

(d)

Sultanpur National Park

NIF is an autonomous body of

the Department of Science and
Technology under the Central
Government.

2.

NIF is an initiative to strengthen

the highly advanced scientific
research
in
India's
premier
scientific institutions in collaboration
with highly advanced foreign
scientific institutions.

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both I and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

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2.

Increase in the acidity of soil can

take place.

3.

Leaching of nitrate to the groundwater can occur.

(a)

1 and 3 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

12. With reference to the International Union

for Conservation of Nature and Natural
Resources (IUCN) and the Convention
on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
(CITES),
which
of the
following
statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

Proliferation
of
nitrogen-fixing
microorganisms in soil can occur.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

10. Which of the following statements is/ are

correct regarding National Innovation
Foundation-India (NIF)?
1.

1.

1.

IUCN is an organ of the United

CITES
an
Nations
and
is
international agreement between
governments.

2.

IUCN runs thousands of field

projects around the world to better
manage natural environments.

3.

CITES is legally binding on the

States that have joined it, but this
Convention does not take the place
of national laws.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

13. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of

sugarcane is approved by the
{a)

Cabinet Committee on Economic

Affairs

2.

In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji

tried to utilize the Home Rule
League.

3.

(b)

Commission for Agricultural Costs

and Prices

Demonstrations against the arrival

of Simon Commission coincided
with Rowlatt Satyagraha.

(c)

Directorate of Marketing and

Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

{d)

Agricultural
Committee

(a)

Produce

Market

(b)
{c)

14. What explains the eastward flow of the

equatorial counter-current?

{d)

17. Among the following, which were

frequently mentioned in the news for
the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
(a) Syria and Jordan

(a)

The Earth's rotation on its axis

(b)

Convergence of the two equatorial

currents

(c)

Difference in salinity of water

(b)

(d)

Occurrence of the belt of calm near

the equator

(c)

(d)

Location

1.

Srisailam

Nallamala Hills

2.

Omkareshwar

Satmala Hills

3.

Pushkar

Mahadeo Hills

Which of the above

correctly matched?
(a)

pairs

is/are

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Fly ash can be used in the

production of bricks for building
construction.

2.

Fly ash can be used as a

replacement for some of the
Portland
cement
contents
of
concrete.

3.

Fly ash is made up of silicon

dioxide and calcium oxide only,
and does not contain any toxic
elements.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

16. With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha,

which of the following statements is/are

correct?
1.

I.

only

(b)

(a)

(b)

The Rowlatt Act was based on the

recommendations of the 'Sedition
Committee'.

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Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia

Philippines and Papua New Guinea
Jamaica, Haiti and Surinam

18. With reference to 'fly ash' produced by

the power plants using coal as fuel,
which of the following statements is/ are
correct?

15. Consider the following pairs :

Place of Pilgrimage

1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

(c)

(d)

and 2
2 only
I and 3
3 only

19. With reference to 'dugong', a mammal

found in India, which of the following
statements is/ are correct?

1.

It is a herbivorous marine animal.

2.

It is found along the entire coast of

India.

3.

It

22. When the Reserve Bank of India reduces

the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by SO basis
points, which of the following is likely to
happen?
(a)
(b)

is
given
legal
protection
under Schedule I of the Wildlife
(Protection) Act, 1972.

(c)

(d)

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

I and 2

(b)

2 only

{c)

I and 3

{d)

3 only

India's GDP growth rate increases

drastically
Foreign Institutional Investors may
bring more capital into our country
Scheduled Commercial Banks may
cut their lending rates
It may drastically reduce the
liquidity to the banking system

23. With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the
following statements is/ are correct?
I.

Targeted drug delivery is made

possible by nanotechnology.

2.

Nanotechnology
can
largely
contribute to gene therapy.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both I and 2
(d) Neither I nor 2

20. Who of the following was/were economic

critic/critics of colonialism in India?
I.

Dadabhai Naoroji

2.

G. Subramania Iyer

3.

R. C. Dutt

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

I only

(b)

I and 2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

l, 2 and 3

24. In India, markets m agricultural

products are regulated under the
(a) Essential Commodities Act, 1955
{b) Agricultural
Produce
Market
Committee Act enacted by States
(c) Agricultural Produce (Grading and
Marking) Act, 1937
(d) Food
Products
Order,
1956
and Meat and Food Products
Order, 1973

21. Which one of the following issues the

'Global Economic
periodically?

Prospects'

report

(a)

The Asian Development Bank

(b)

The
European
Bank
for
Reconstruction and Development

(c)

The US Federal Reserve Bank

(d)

The World Bank

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25. Which one of the following is the national

aquatic animal of India?
(a) Saltwater crocodile
(b) Olive ridley turtle
(c) Gangetic dolphin
(d) Gharial

26. With reference to Congress Socialist

Party, consider the following statements :
1.

29. Which of the following brings out the

'Consumer Price Index Number for
Industrial Workers'?

It advocated the boycott of British

goods and evasion of taxes.

(a)

The Reserve Bank of India

2.

It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.

(b)

The Department
Affairs

3.

It advocated separate electorate for

minorities and oppressed classes.

(c)

The Labour Bureau

(d)

The Department of Personnel and

Training

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?
(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

3 only

(c)

I, 2 and 3

(d)

None

The Rajya Sabha has no power

either to reject or to amend a
Money Bill.

2.

The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on

the Demands for Grants.

3.

The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss

the Annual Financial Statement.

1.

It is the world's largest neutrino

detector, encompassing a cubic
kilometre of ice.

2.

It is a powerful telescope to search

for dark matter.

3.

It is buried deep in the ice.

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?
(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

{c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

31. The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture',

'Agreement on the Application of
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures'
and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news
frequently in the context of the affairs
of the

28. The Government of India Act of 1919

clearly defined
(a)

Economic

30. In the context of modern scientific

research,
consider
the
following
statements about 1ceCube', a particle
detector located at South Pole, which
was recently in the news :

27. Consider the following statements :

1.

of

the separation of power between

the judiciary and the legislature

(a)

Food and Agriculture Organization

(b)

the jurisdiction of the central and

provincial governments

{b)

United
Nations
Framework
Conference on Climate Change

(c)

the powers of the Secretary of State

for India and the Viceroy

(c)

World Trade Organization

(d)

(d)

None of the above

United
Nations
Programme

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Environment

32. With reference to 'Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology', which of the
following statements is/ are correct?
1.

2.

3.

35. Consider the following pairs :

Medieval Indian
State

It is a contactless communication
technology that uses electromagnetic
radio fields.
NFC is designed for use by devices
which can be at a distance of even
a metre from each other.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d}

l, 2 and 3

Central Asia

(b)

Middle East

(c)

(d)

2.

Durgara

Jammu

3.

Kuluta

Malabar

(a)

1 and 2

(b)

2 only

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

3 only

1.

Vamsadhara

2.

Indravati

3.

Pranahita

4.

Pennar

(a)

I, 2 and 3

South-East Asia

(b)

2, 3 and 4

Central Africa

(c)

I, 2 and 4

(d)

2 and 3 only

(a)

being able to convert rupee notes

into gold

(b)

allowing the value of rupee to be

fixed by market forces

(d)

Central India

is/ are

37. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of

both the Houses of the Parliament, it
has to be passed by

freely permitting the conversion

of rupee to other currencies and
vice versa
developing an international market
for currencies in India

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pairs

Which of the above are tributaries of

Godavari?

34. Convertibility of rupee implies

(c)

Champaka

36. Consider the following rivers

33. The area known as 'Golan Heights'

sometimes appears in the news in the
context of the events related to
(a)

1.

Which of the above

correctly matched?

NFC can use encryption when

sending sensitive information.

Present Region

12

(a)

a simple majority
present and voting

of members

(b)

three-fourths majority of members

present and voting

(c)

two-thirds majority of the Houses

(d)

absolute majority of the Houses

38. Which one of the following regions of

India has a combination of mangrove
forest, evergreen forest and deciduous
forest?
{a)

North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

{b)

South-West Bengal

(c)

Southern Saurashtra

(d)

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

Avanti

2.

Gandhara

3.

Kosala

4.

Magadha

1, 2 and 3

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c}

1, 3 and 4

(d)

3 and 4 only

40. Which one of the following is associated

with the issue of control and phasing
out of the use of ozone-depleting
substances?
(a)

Bretton Woods Conference

(b)

Montreal Protocol

(c)

Kyoto Protocol

(d)

Nagoya Protocol

(b)

3 only

(c)

I and 3 only

(d)

I, 2 and 3

(a)

Human Rights Commission

(b)

Finance Commission

(c)

Law Commission

(d)

Planning Commission

43. What is Rio+20 Conference,

mentioned in the news?

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

1 and 2 only

42. The Government of India has established

NIT! Aayog to replace the

39. Which of the following kingdoms were

associated with the life of the Buddha?
1.

(a)

(a)

It is the United Nations Conference

on Sustainable Development

(b)

It is a Ministerial Meeting of the

World Trade Organization

(c)

It is a Conference of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate

Change

(d}

It is a Conference of the Member

Countries of the Convention on

Biological Diversity
44. Consider the following statements
1.

The Executive Power of the Union

of India is vested in the Prime
Minister.

2.

The Prime Minister is the ex officio

Chairman of the Civil Services
Board.

41. Consider the following :

The arrival of Babur into India led to the

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?

1.

introduction of gunpowder in the

subcontinent

2.

introduction of the arch and dome

in the region's architecture

(a)

establishment of Timurid dynasty

in the region

(c)

Both I and 2

(d)

Neither I nor 2

3.

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often

1 only

(b) 2 only

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45. The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen

in the news in the context of
(a)

the limits of habitable zone above

the surface of the Earth

(b)

regions inside the Earth where

shale gas is available

(c)

search for the Earth-like planets in

outer space

(d)

search for meteorites containing

precious metals

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?

V. 0. Chidambaram Pillai

(b)

C. Rajagopalachari

(c)

K. Kamaraj

(d)

Annie Besant

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both I and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

49. Which of the following statements

regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/ are
correct?

46. Who of the following organized a march

on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt
Law in April 1930?
(a}

(a)

1.

It is intended to assist the

developing countries in adaptation
and mitigation practices to counter
climate change.

2.

It is founded under the aegis of

UNEP, OECD, Asian Development
Bank and World Bank.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

47. Who of the following founded a new city

on the south bank of a tributary to river
Krishna and undertook to rule liis new
kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom
all the land south of the river Krishna
was supposed to belong?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(a)

Amoghavarsha I

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(b)

Ballala II

(d}

Neither 1 nor 2

(c)

Harihara 1

(d)

Prataparudra II

50. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was
given to which one of the following?

48. Consider the following statements :

1.

2.

The first woman President of the

Indian National Congress was
Sarojini Naidu.
The first Muslim President of the
Indian National Congress was
Badruddin Tyabji.

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(a)

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

(b)

Indian Ins ti tu te of Science

(c)

Indian Space Research Organization

(d)

Tata Institute
Research

of

Fundamental

Sl. With reference to the Cabinet Mission,

which of the following statements is/ are
correct?
1.

recommended
government.

2.

It enlarged the powers of the Indian

It

S4. With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one
among the following was made earliest?

federal

courts.
3.

It provided for more Indians in

the JCS.

1 only

(b)

2 and 3

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

None

Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar

(b)

Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli

(c)

Rock-cut
Monuments
Mahabalipuram

(d)

Varaha Image at Udayagiri

S2. Which one of the following National Parks

has a climate that varies from tropical to
subtropical, temperate and arctic?

1.

A very strong centralized political

authority and a very weak provincial
or local political authority

2.

Emergence
of
administrative
structure based on control and
possession of land

3.

Creation of lord-vassal relationship

between the feudal lord and his
overlord

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

{a)

Khangchendzonga National Park

(b)

Nandadevi National Park

(c)

Neora Valley National Park

(a)

1 and 2 only

(d)

Namdapha National Park

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

53. Amnesty International is

(a)

an agency of the United Nations to

help refugees of civil wars

(b)

a global Human Rights Movement

(c)

a
non-governmental
voluntary
organization to help very poor
people

(d)

S6. 'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed

by the

an inter-governmental agency to
cater to medical emergencies in
war-ravaged regions

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at

SS. With reference to Indian history, which

of the following is/are the essential
element/elements of the feudal system?

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

(a)

18

(a)

Asian Development Bank

(b)

International Monetary Fund

(c)

United
Nations
Programme

(d)

World Bank

Environment

57. India is a member of which among the

following?

1.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

2.

Association of South-East Asian

Nations

3.

East Asia Summit

60. With reference to the Union Government,

consider the following statements :

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

3 only

(c)

1, 2 and 3

(d)

India is a member of none of them

1.

The Department of Revenue is

responsible for the preparation of
Union Budget that is presented to
the Parliament.

2.

No amount can be withdrawn from

the Consolidated Fund of India
without the authorization from the
Parliament of India.

3.

All the disbursements made from

Public Account also need the
authorization from the Parliament
of India.

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?

58. In India, the steel production industry

requires the import of
(a)

saltpetre

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

rock phosphate

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

coking coal
{c)

2 only

(d)

All of the above

{d)

1, 2 and 3

59. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and

Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of
India are made in order to
(a)

protect the interests of Scheduled

Tribes

(b)

determine the boundaries between

States

(c)

determine the powers, authority

and responsibilities of Panchayats

(d)

61. Who /Which

of the following is the

custodian of the Constitution of India?

protect the interests of all the

border States

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(a)

The President of India

(b)

The Prime Minister of India

(c)

The Lok Sabha Secretariat

(d)

The Supreme Court of India

62. Consider the following statements :

1.

2.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits

Programme was launched during
1996-97 to provide loan assistance
to poor farmers.

(a) 1 only

The Command Area Development

Programme was launched in
1974-75 for the development of
water-use efficiency.

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

63. The
Genetic Engineering Appraisal
Committee is constituted under the
(a)

Food Safety and Standards Act,

2006

(b)

Geographical Indications of Goods

(Registration and Protection) Act,
1999

(c)

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

(d)

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Bangladesh

2.

Cambodia

3.

China

4.

Myanmar

5.

Thailand

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(c)

1 and 3

(d)

1, 2 and 5

(a)

develop national strategies for the

conservation and sustainable use
of biological diversity

(b)

improve banking sector's ability

to
deal
with
financial
and
economic stress and improve risk
management

(c)

reduce
the
greenhouse
gas
emissions but places a heavier
burden on developed countries

(d)

transfer technology from developed

countries to poor countries to
enable them to replace the use of
chlorofluorocarbons in refrigeration
with harmless chemicals

66. Consider the following statements

64. In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an

initiative of six countries, which of
the following is/are not a participant/
participants?
1.

2, 3 and 4

65. 'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III',

often seen in the news, seeks to

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?
(a)

(b)

1.

The winds which blow between

30' N and 60' S latitudes throughout the year are known as
westerlies.

2.

The moist air masses that cause

winter rains in North-Western
region of India are part of
westerlies.

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?

22

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

67. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim

Association for Regional Cooperation
(!OR-ARC)', consider the following
statements :
l.

2.

70. Tides occur in the oceans and seas

due to which among the following?
1.

Gravitational force of the Sun

It was established very recently in

2.

Gravitational force of the Moon

response to incidents of piracy and

accidents of oil spills.

3.

Centrifugal force of the Earth

It is an alliance meant for maritime

security only.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?
(a)

1 only

{b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

68. Which one of the following movements

has contributed to a split in the
Indian National Congress resulting
in the emergence of 'moderates' and
'extremists?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

71. In which of the following activities are

Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites
used?
I.

Assessment of crop productivity

2.

Locating groundwater resources

Non-Cooperation Movement

3.

Mineral exploration

Civil Disobedience Movement

4.

Telecommunications

5.

Traffic studies

(a)

Swadeshi Movement

(b)

Quit India Movement

(c)

(d)

69. In a particular region in India, the local

people train the roots of living trees

into robust bridges across the streams.
As the time passes, these bridges
become stronger. These unique 'living
root bridges' are found in

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

I, 2 and 3 only

(b)

4 and 5 only

(a)

Meghalaya

(b)

Himachal Pradesh

(c)

Jharkhand

(c)

I and 2 only

(d)

Tamil Nadu

(d)

I, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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72. Consider the following States :

1.

Arunachal Pradesh

2.

Himachal Pradesh

3.

Mizoram

74. With reference to 'Forest Carbon

Partnership Facility', which of the
following statements is/ are correct?
It

2.

It

3.

It assists the countries in their

'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from
Deforestation
and
Forest
Degradation+)' efforts by providing
them with financial and technical
assistance.

In which of the above States do 'Tropical

Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

is a global partnership of
governments,
businesses,
civil
society and indigenous peoples.

1.

prO\~des
financial aid
to
universities, individual scientists
and
institutions
involved
in
scientific forestry research to
develop eco-friendly and climate
adaptation
technologies
for
sustainable forest management.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
73. The term 'lndARC', sometimes seen in
the news, is the name of
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

an indigenously developed radar

system
inducted
into
Indian
Defence
India's satellite to provide services
to the countries of Indian Ocean
Rim

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

75. Which one of the following was given

classical language status recently?

a scientific establishment set up

by India in Antarctic region
India's underwater observatory to
scientifically study the Arctic region

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(a)

Odia

(b)

Konkani

(c)

Bhojpuri

(d)

Assamese

76. With reference to an organization known

as 'BirdLife International', which of the
following statements is/ are correct?
1.

It

2.

The
concept
of
'biodiversity
hotspots' originated from this
organization.

3.

It identifies the sites knoWri/

referred to as 'Important Bird and
Biodiversity Areas'.

is a Global Partnership
Conservation Organizations.

79. 'Beijing Declaration and Platform for

Action', often seen in the news, is

of

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

{c)

l and 3 only

(d)

l, 2 and 3

77. Which one of the following countries of

South-West Asia does not open out to
the Mediterranean Sea?
(a)

Syria

(b)

Jordan

(c)

Lebanon

(d)

Israel

Tropical moist deciduous forest

(b)

Tropical rain forest

(c)

Tropical thorn scrub forest

{d)

Temperate forest with grasslands

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a strategy to tackle the regional

terrorism, an outcome of a meeting
of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization

(b)

a plan of action for sustainable

economic growth in the Asia-Pacific
Region, an outcome of the deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic
Forum

(c)

an agenda for women's empowerment, an outcome of a World

Conference convened by the United
Nations

(d)

a strategy to combat wildlife

trafficking, a declaration of the
East Asia Summit

80. "Each day is more or less the same, the

morning is clear and bright with a sea
breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the
sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form,
then rain comes with thunder and
lightning. But rain is soon over."

Which of the following regions

described in the above passage?

78. In India, in which one of the following

types of forests is teak a dominant tree
species?
(a)

(a)

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(a)

Savannah

(b)

Equatorial

(c)

Monsoon

{d)

Mediterranean

is

81. With reference to Indian economy,

consider the following statements :
1.

2.

83. "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty,

Unity and Integrity of India" is a
provision made in the

The rate of growth of Real Gross

Domestic Product has steadily
increased in the last decade.
The Gross Domestic Product at
market prices (in rupees) has
steadily increased in the last
decade.

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Preamble of the Constitution

(b)

Directive Principles of State Policy

(c)

Fundamental Rights

(d)

Fundamental Duties

84. Which one of the following is the best

description of the term 'ecosystem'?

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?
{a)

(a)

(a)

A
community
of
organisms
interacting with one another

(b)

That part of the Earth which is

inhabited by living organisms

(c)

A community of organisms together

with the environment in which
they live

(d)

The flora and

geographical area

fauna

of

82. Consider the following statements :

1.

2.

85. The fundamental object of Panchayati

Raj system is to ensure which among
the following?

The Legislative Council of a State in

India can be larger in size than half
of the Legislative Assembly of that
particular State.
The Governor of a State nominates
the Chairman of Legislative Council
of that particular State.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?
(a)

l only

(b)

2 only

{c)

Both l and 2

(d)

Neither l nor 2

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People's
participation
development

2.

Political accountability

3.

Democratic decentralization

4.

Financial mobilization

in

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

30

(a)

l, 2 and 3 only

(b)

2 and 4 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

{d)

l, 2, 3 and 4

86. With reference to Indian

consider the following :
1. Bank rate
2.

Open market operations

3.

Public debt

4.

Public revenue

economy,

89. The ideal of Welfare State' in the Indian

Constitution is enshrined in its

Which of the above is/are component/

components of Monetary Policy?
(a)

(b]
(c)

(d]

1 only
2, 3 and 4
1 and 2
1, 3 and 4

2.

France

3.

India

4.

Israel

5.

Pakistan

(b)
(c)

(d]

1 and 2 only
I, 3, 4 and 5 only
2, 4 and 5 only
I, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Directive Principles of State Policy

(c)

Fundamental Rights

(d)

Seventh Schedule

(a)

Jabour-augmenting
progress

technological

(b)

capital-augmenting
progress

technological

(c)

capital-reducing
progress

technological

{d)

None of the above

91. There is a Parliamentary System of

Government in India because the

Which among the above are Nuclear

Weapons States as recognized by the
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of
Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
(a)

(b)

90. The substitution of steel for wooden

ploughs in agricultural production is an
example of

88. Consider the following countries :

China

Preamble

87. With reference to inflation in India, which

of the following statements is correct?
(a) Controlling the inflation in India is
the responsibility of the Government
of India only
(b) The Reserve Bank of India has no
role in controlling the inflation
(c) Decreased money circulation helps
in controlling the inflation
(d) Increased money circulation helps
in controlling the inflation

1.

(a)

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(a)

Lok Sabha is elected directly by the

people

(b)

Parliament
can
Constitution

(c)

Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved

(d)

Council of Ministers is responsible

to the Lok Sabha

amend

the

92. H lN l virus is sometimes mentioned in

the news with reference to which one of
the following diseases?
(a)

AIDS

{b)

Bird flu

(c)

Dengue

(d)

Swine flu

95. With reference to 'fuel cells' in which

hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used
to generate electricity, consider the
following statements :

93. With reference to bio-toilets used by the

Indian Railways, consider the following
statements :
1.

2.

The decomposition of human waste

in the bio-toilets is initiated by a
fungal inoculum.

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?
l only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

{d)

Neither 1 nor 2

If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel,

the fuel cell emits heat and water
as by-products.

2.

Fuel cells can be used for powering

buildings and not for small devices
like laptop computers.

3.

Fuel cells produce electricity in the

form of Alternating Current (AC).

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?

Ammonia and water vapour are

the only end products in this
decomposition which are released
into the atmosphere.

(a)

1.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

I, 2 and 3

96. Kalamkari painting refers to

94. The problem of international liquidity is

related to the non-availability of

(a)

a hand-painted cotton textile in

South India

{b)

a handmade dra\\ing on bamboo

handicrafts in North-East India

(c)

a block-painted woollen cloth in

Western Himalayan region of India

(d)

a hand-painted decorative
cloth in North-Western India

(a/ goods and services

(b)

gold and silver

(c)

dollars and other hard currencies

(d)

exportable surplus

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silk

99. Which of the following has/have been

accorded
'Geographical
Indication'
status?

97. Which one of the following best describes

the main objective of 'Seed Village .
Concept?
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Encouraging the farmers to use

their
own
farm
seeds
and
discouraging them to buy the seeds
from others
Involving the farmers for training
in quality seed production and
thereby to make available quality
seeds to others at appropriate time
and affordable cost

Introducing new welfare schemes

3.

Rationalizing subsidies

4.

Expanding industries

I and 3 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

l only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Tirupathi Laddu

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

l, 2 and 3

1.

It is a Public Limited Government

Company.

2.

It

is a Non-Banking
Company.

Financial

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a)

Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma

100. With reference to the Indian Renewable

Energy Development Agency Limited
(!REDA), which of the following
statements is/are correct?

98. There has been a persistent deficit

budget year after year. Which of the
following actions can be taken by the
government to reduce the deficit?

2.

2.

Identifying the entrepreneurs in

providing
them
villages
and
technology and finance to set up
seed companies

Reducing revenue expenditure

Banaras Brocades and Sarees

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

Earmarking
some
villages
exclusively for the production of
certified seeds

1.

1.

36

(a)

only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both I and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

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